MARS 6 MICROWAVE DIGESTION SYSTEM

The MARS 6 is a microwave acid digestion system that produces clear digestate from samples for elemental analysis by ICP, ICP-MS, or AA. Rocks, plants, soil, foods, pharmaceuticals, plastics, metals, and more can be digested easily, using preloaded methods. For over 30 years, lab technicians have been using MARS systems for sample preparation. With the latest updates to the MARS 6, the process is even easier.

Microwave acid digestion is a technique to dissolve metals, bound within a sample matrix, into liquid. This is achieved by exposing a sample to a strong acid, in a closed vessel and raising the temperature and pressure through microwave irradiation. Both the speed of thermal decomposition of the sample, and the solubility of heavy metals in solution are increased. Once these heavy metals are in solution, they can be quantified through elemental techniques. The MARS 6 reduces sample prep time by more than 70%, as compared to traditional techniques.

MARS 6 Accessories

MicroVap
Reduce your acid volume with the MicroVapTM accessory. The only system that automatically shuts off when final volume is reached. No more guessing. Eliminates boric acid neutralization step when using HF.

AutoCal
Simple and fast NIST traceable calibration source for iWave and IR sensors. Calibrate sensors at temperatures up to 175 °C.

MARSXpress Capping Station
Provides for rapid and automated capping and uncapping of MARSXpress vessels.

Anti-Static Ionizer
Perfect tool for weighing materials into Teflon® vessels. This is especially useful for powdered samples and for laboratories with low humidity.